- Invasive Species Management
- Urban Forestry
- Siberian Elm
Siberian Elm (Ulmus pumila) is a non-native tree that has been planted as an ornamental but has escaped and is now found in many disturbed areas. Colorado is considering adding it to the state's Noxious Weed List in fall 2022.
A single seed forms in a rounded, winged pod (samara) about 1/2 inch wide. The pods are arranged in large clusters. Photo: Tom DeGomez, University of Arizona, Bugwood.org | |
The dark green leaves are simple, small (1-2 inch long), elliptical, with slightly toothed edges. The tops are smooth, the undersides can be lightly hairy. The leaf bases are slightly uneven. The venation is pronounced. Photo: Steve Dewey, Utah State University, Bugwood.org | |
Bark is dark gray or brown. Somewhat rough and shallowly furrowed. Photo: Robert Vidéki, Doronicum Kft., Bugwood.org | |
Branches are thin and break easily. They are arranged opposite with no terminal bud. Trees grow to 30-70+ feet tall. Trunks grow up to 3+ feet in diameter. Photo: Patrick Breen, Oregon State University, Bugwood.org | |
RESOURCES | North Dakota State University (pdf) Northern Arizona Invasive Plants |